Kinetochore
Definition & Meaning
Pronunciation /k(ʌ)ɪˈniːtəʊkɔː/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Kinetochore is a noun meaning (biology) The protein structure in eukaryotes which assembles on the centromere and links the chromosome to microtubule polymers from the mitotic spindle during mitosis.
Meaning
(biology) The protein structure in eukaryotes which assembles on the centromere and links the chromosome to microtubule polymers from the mitotic spindle during mitosis.
Word Forms
- kinetochores
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include unattached, microtubules, kinetoplast, kinetid, centrophilin, cohesin.
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